Items Tagged with Software
How do I use iOS 5
#2 / 2011-10-12 10:00:00 / 3:58 min.
In this episode, we show you some of the
features and improvements to iOS
that have been introduced with iOS 5. While the user interface remains largely the same, there are several major improvements including the way devices handle notifications, through the Notification Center, how Apple devices allow you to communicate, through iMessage, and much more.
Tutorials
#955 / 2011-09-14 10:00:00 / 1:13 min.
In this tutorial, we're going to show you how to manually check for updates and
update your Android phone
. Though your Android phone will generally alert you if there are any updates, checking manually is the best way to ensure beyond a doubt that your phone is up to date and has both the latest features and protection against the latest threats.
How do I use the HP TouchPad
#3 / 2011-07-02 10:00:00 / 3:32 min.
In this episode, we'll show you how to interact with the
HP TouchPad
. The TouchPad useswebOS as its operating system
and should be familiar to anyone who used thePalm Pre
. For everyone else, we'll show youhow to use the multitasking features, how to interact with the home screen and more.
Tucows TV
#81 / 2011-06-15 12:00:00 / 1:28 min.
Ad-Aware FREE by Lavasoft
is designed to keep your computer safe fromviruses, spyware and other malware
floating about on the web. Ad-Aware FREE is a great choice forInternet protection
as it updates automatically, weighs in at a relatively small 9MB download and is completely free.
How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook
#5 / 2011-05-27 12:00:00 / 2:24 min.
Without apps most
mobile devices
wouldn't be much fun. The same is true of theBlackBerry PlayBook
, which is why in this episode we'll be focusing onhow to install apps on your PlayBook
usingBlackBerry App World
. We'll also show youhow to find the apps
you want andhow to organize your app library
.
How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook
#2 / 2011-05-24 12:00:00 / 3:32 min.
The
BlackBerry PlayBook by Research in Motion
has been a long time coming. Because of this, it's expected to stand apart from othertablet computers
on the market and one of the ways that it does so is throughcustom operating system by QNX
. We'll show youhow to interact with the BlackBerry PlayBook
and its unique interface in this episode.
How do I use the new iPad 2
#5 / 2011-05-20 12:00:00 / 4:26 min.
In this episode, we'll show you five of the
best apps available for the iPad
that run even better on theiPad 2
. From Deadspace HD to GarageBand, these are apps that any iPad owner just shouldn't be without.
How do I use the new iPad 2
#3 / 2011-05-18 12:00:00 / 3:05 min.
The
new iPad 2
comes equipped with two cameras, allowing you toshoot video
wherever you go. If you purchase and install theiMovie video editing software
, you'll also be able toedit your videos
andshare your projects with friends
. We'll show you how to do all that in this episode.
Tutorials
#900 / 2011-04-07 09:30:00 / 1:16 min.
Have you ever
imported an album into iTunes
and had your songs ungrouped and scattered to the wind? Well in this tutorial, we'll show youhow to group your songs
back together againusing the iTunes software
's search feature and a couple of settings in thesong information
.
What is the Roku
#5 / 2011-03-25 10:00:00 / 5:15 min.
The
Roku settings menu
is where you go if you want tochange your Roku device settings
. You can also go here tosearch for updates
or do afactory reset of your Roku
. Of course, it's also where you go if you want tochange video and audio settings
,set up a new network
,change your screensaver settings
and more.
Miss Download
#119 / 2011-03-01 17:00:00 / 2:49 min.
Cheryl Poirier picks her top ten Mac downloads of 2010 from among the numerous products she looked at in a full calendar year's worth of shows. She finishes the countdown with numbers one through five of the best Mac software of 2010.
Miss Download
#118 / 2011-02-22 17:00:00 / 4:00 min.
Cheryl Poirier picks her top ten Mac downloads of 2010 from among the numerous products she looked at in a full calendar year's worth of shows. She begins the countdown with numbers 10 through six of her faves for 2010. Tune in next week to see her top five Mac downloads for the year.
Miss Download
#116 / 2011-02-08 17:00:00 / 2:56 min.
Cheryl Poirier picks her top ten PC downloads of 2010 from among the numerous products she looked at in a full calendar year's worth of shows. She begins the countdown with numbers 10 through six of her faves for 2010. Tune in next week to see her top five PC downloads for the year.
How do I - Use Blu-ray
#5 / 2011-02-04 10:00:00 / 2:09 min.
In our last episode of this series, we'll show you
how to burn a Blu-ray disc
. With yourBlu-ray drive installed
with the appropriate software, all you'll need is ablank Blu-ray disc
. We'll walk you through how you'd go aboutburning a Blu-ray disc using MediaSuite 9
in this episode and show you how to make a disccompatible with your Blu-ray player
for your TV.
How do I - Use Blu-ray
#4 / 2011-02-03 10:00:00 / 2:28 min.
Once you've got your
Blu-ray drive set up
, you'll need toinstall software
that will let you use the various functions of your Blu-ray drive. While you will generally get software with your Blu-ray package, we usedCyberlink Media Suite 9
because it had the most features for the dollar. Other software that will work includesPowerDVD 10 and Power2Go 7
.
How Do I use Kinect for Xbox 360
#2 / 2010-12-26 10:00:00 / 4:59 min.
Now that you have
hooked up your Kinect device
to yourXbox 360
, you'll need to go through theinitial Kinect setup
. If you're using an older Xbox 360 model, then you'll also need toinstall your Kinect software
. This is a fairly easy step-by-step process that will help you get used tointeracting with the Kinect Sensor
.
Miss Download
#111 / 2010-12-14 17:00:00 / 3:58 min.
Keep a map of your mind, trace the flow of an idea and generally digitally document your brainstorming sessions with MindNode. This simple mind mapping software can tie in with the like-named iPhone app so you can jot down ideas as they occur to you as opposed to sitting at your computer and forcing the process.
Tutorials
#863 / 2010-12-13 09:30:00 / 1:22 min.
The term hack can often be misunderstood. In most cases to hack something is to
create a work-around
with it or MacGyver it to work the way you want it to. The same works when you usehack as a computer term
. Hacking doesn't always mean to expertlymanipulate software
. Sometimes it just means totweak applications
to your liking.
Tutorials
#861 / 2010-12-09 09:30:00 / 1:24 min.
Software development kits or SDKs
can be found for all sorts ofprograms and applications
. SDKs can be used by programmers toprogram additional content
for software,modify existing code
and more. We'll explain more aboutwhat SDKs do
in this tutorial.
Tutorials
#860 / 2010-12-08 09:30:00 / 1:48 min.
When a
program or application
has problems or needs tweaking then you'll often hear of the software company releasing apatch for that software
. You candownload patches
tofix your software
and these patches are generally much smaller files than the actual software. We tell you more about patches in this episode.
How do I use the MacBook Air
#3 / 2010-12-01 10:00:00 / 3:38 min.
To do more with your
MacBook Air
, you'll need to install programs on it. Of course, the MacBook Air doesn't have anoptical drive
, but there are other options available. In this episode, we show youhow to install programs onto your MacBook Air
usingUSB keys, external hard drives
and Apple's ownRemote Disc
feature.
Miss Download
#109 / 2010-11-30 17:00:00 / 3:29 min.
If you've ever wished you could get all of the music off your iPod, iPhone or other iDevice and onto your computer easily, Cheryl has the perfect cure-all. Senuti yanks all of the music off your old iPod and either copies it over, sans DRM, or copies it and then drops it into iTunes.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#70 / 2010-11-18 12:00:00 / 2:12 min.
Doc finishes up his coverage of
the five best purpose-built Linux distros
. From the light weight and light on system requirements of Puppy Linux to the full featured and feature rich Ubuntu, Doc covered five great Linux distros. With so many options, one is right for you.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#69 / 2010-11-11 12:00:00 / 3:20 min.
Ubuntu is, for many computer users, the first name that comes to mind when thinking of Linux. This distro does it all and is a great bet for anyone looking to make a permanent switch to Linux, eschewing Windows and Mac OS X.
Miss Download
#106 / 2010-11-09 17:00:00 / 2:56 min.
If you've ever asked "where does the time go?" or ever wished there were more hours in the day, RescueTime is the app for you. This little widget monitors you web surfing habits and computer tasks and gives you a gauge on how productive you're being. From here you can figure out your most productive times and see some of the pratfalls that trip you up in order to avoid them in the future.
Tutorials
#838 / 2010-11-08 09:30:00 / 1:18 min.
With
Android OS 2.2, Froyo
, your can tell your Android toautomatically update software
. This can save you a lot of time if you happen to have a lot ofsoftware updates
to go through. We'll show you how toturn on automatic updates
and how toupdate all programs simultaneously
.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#68 / 2010-11-04 12:00:00 / 2:45 min.
XBMC is the best Linux distro for media
. It lets you connect with other computers and NAS drives in your home to stream movies, music and pictures. You can also play video from discs or straight from your set top PC's hard drive. Ideal for living room applications, it bests MythTV in our opinion.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#67 / 2010-10-28 12:00:00 / 3:06 min.
Doc continues his countdown of his
top five Linux distros
with a look at Linux Mint. This graphically gorgeous OS is as solid as a rock and is very user-friendly. In fact, it maybe thebest Linux distro for Windows switchers
.
Tutorials
#830 / 2010-10-27 09:30:00 / 1:48 min.
In this tutorial, we explain to you
what plug-ins are
and what they are used for. Incomputer terms
, a plug-in is used toadd features and functions
to software such as web browsers like Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer. Plug-ins are also calledadd-ons and extensions
.
Getting down with GarageBand
#10 / 2010-10-22 09:00:00 / 2:13 min.
In this episode, we'll show you how you can
export your GarageBand projects
to various formats. We'll show you how toexport to iTunes and iDVD
and how toburn your projects to disc
. There a variety ofexporting options available in GarageBand
, so you should be able to find one that's right for you.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#66 / 2010-10-21 12:00:00 / 2:30 min.
Next up in Doc's top five purpose built Linux distros is Slax. This nifty Linux distro comes with just about everything you need on your netbook. In fact, it maybe the
best Linux distro for netbooks
. On the Slax site you can assemble your own custom version of Slax.
Getting down with GarageBand
#9 / 2010-10-21 09:00:00 / 3:15 min.
We show you
how to use GarageBand
in order tocreate your own podcasts
. You cancreate enhanced podcasts in GarageBand
that have multiple chapters along with images and sound effects. We'll walk you through it in this episode.
Getting down with GarageBand
#8 / 2010-10-20 09:00:00 / 3:54 min.
In this episode, we'll show you
how to use GarageBand
'seffects and automation features
so that you cancustomize your projects
. Effects can be used tochange the voicing of instruments
and give a song a particular feel. We'll also show youhow to change track volume
over time toadd a fade or swell effect
.
Getting down with GarageBand
#7 / 2010-10-19 09:00:00 / 4:02 min.
If you're serious about your musical project, you'll want to
break your song into sections
. In this episode, we show you someediting options in GarageBand
includinghow to use GarageBand
tocreate intros, verses, outros
and more, and how tocopy segments of a track
so that you can use them throughout a song.
Getting down with GarageBand
#6 / 2010-10-18 09:00:00 / 4:41 min.
In this episode, we show you how you can
record instruments or voices
to use in yourGarageBand projects
. There are a number of ways torecord sounds for GarageBand
like byusing a microphone
or byusing a USB or FireWire
connector. Once you know how toimport sounds to GarageBand
you can start creating really unique music.
Getting down with GarageBand
#5 / 2010-10-15 09:00:00 / 4:05 min.
There are plenty of useful
loops and tracks in GarageBand
that you can use tocreate your own music
. We'll show you how tocreate unique music
using just thesounds available in GarageBand
. We'll also show you how tosort your available loops
by genre, mood and instrument in this episode.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#65 / 2010-10-14 12:00:00 / 4:37 min.
Kicking off our five-part series on the top five Linux distros, Doc takes a look at Puppy Linux. This light weight distro is perfect for installing on an older or underpowered PC. Can't boot into your Windows PC? Use the live Puppy Linux CD to find out what ails. This great distro can run from a USB key or CD and can even run right in system RAM, making it fast and friendly.
Getting down with GarageBand
#4 / 2010-10-14 09:00:00 / 4:01 min.
If you're going to
create music using GarageBand
, you'll eventually want tosave a project
. If yourGarageBand project
is good enough, you may even want toexport your project
file so that you canshare your music with friends
. We'll show you how to do just that in this episode.
Getting down with GarageBand
#3 / 2010-10-13 09:00:00 / 3:52 min.
There are many
instruments available in GarageBand
and we'll show you how to find the right sound for your music in this episode. You'll learn how toadd loops to your project
, as well asadd and edit instruments
that you can use tocreate your own music
using GarageBand
.
Miss Download
#102 / 2010-10-12 17:00:00 / 3:19 min.
Cheryl is a sucker for weather apps. There's just something about following weather patterns and seeing if the weather is balmy or blustery anywhere. YoWindow shows a graphical representation of the weather in the outside world; see the sunrise and sunset, see what it's going to look like at this time tomorrow and then fly halfway around the world to see what kind of weather your friends in far flung ports are experiencing.
Getting down with GarageBand
#2 / 2010-10-12 09:00:00 / 5:16 min.
We show you some of the
types of projects
that are available in GarageBand and walk you throughhow to start a project
. You'll learn how to createloop projects in GarageBand
,guitar projects
and more. We'll even show youhow to create a podcast
and how to use theMagic GarageBand
feature.
Getting down with GarageBand
#1 / 2010-10-11 09:00:00 / 4:02 min.
In this episode we introduce you to the
GarageBand interface
. We'll show youhow to start a project
and show you what each of the panes that you see are for and what some of the buttons do. In addition we show you different ways ofnavigating the GarageBand software
.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#64 / 2010-10-07 12:00:00 / 3:50 min.
You may feel like you're chained to your keyboard, entering the same text strings over and over again. Instead of working harder, you need to work smarter. Today, we're going to look at some of the best text entry/insertion programs. With these, you can insert blocks of text, launch programs and Web sites, have your spelling corrected and more.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#63 / 2010-09-30 12:00:00 / 4:40 min.
Making the switch to Linux, even part-time, can feel like a bit of a shock to the system. Doc helps to ease the transition by rounding up his 10 favorite Linux apps that are free for the download. This week, we finish the series off with numbers six through 10. Check out last week's episode for apps one through five.
Miss Download
#100 / 2010-09-28 17:00:00 / 4:00 min.
Cheryl Poirier rediscovers the joys of Google Earth. As a virtual tourist, she travels from the CN Tower and Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto to the base of the Grand Canyon. 3D models in Google Earth make it possible to go from a bird's eye view to a view from the ground while the timeline tool lets you see how a place looks at morning, noon and night.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#62 / 2010-09-23 18:16:02 / 3:50 min.
Making the switch to Linux, even part-time, can feel like a bit of a shock to the system. Doc helps to ease the transition by rounding up his 10 favorite Linux apps that are free for the download. This week, we look at one through five and in next week's show, Doc rounds it out with numbers six through 10.
Miss Download
#99 / 2010-09-21 17:00:00 / 2:28 min.
Spyware. It sounds nasty... and it is. Spyware grabs your information and at its best, creates a marketing profile that is then sold to advertisers. At its worst, it can capture login and password information from your online accounts and this information is sold. See a pattern developing? It's all about the money. Spybot Search and Destroy helps to keep your computer free of this online threat. Fair to say, no computer should be without it.
Tutorials
#804 / 2010-09-21 09:30:00 / 1:53 min.
The
source code
of acomputer program
is what defines that program and makes it unique. Therefore, most companies carefully guard their source code so it cannot be borrowed or tampered with. However, some programs areopen source software
, which means that the source code is available to the public so they can view ormodify the program code
.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#61 / 2010-09-16 12:00:00 / 4:54 min.
With all the threats that are on the Internet, it's foolish to venture out without protection. Running low on cash? Not a problem because you can put together a solid security suite with free security software!
Breaking news tutorials
#84 / 2010-09-16 09:15:00 / 1:16 min.
Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 9 beta to the public. The company is promising a browser that will be more secure than previous versions, will display websites better and faster and that will integrate some of our favorite features from Windows 7 like pinning, Aero snap and peek among others.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#60 / 2010-09-09 12:00:00 / 4:10 min.
With digital cameras, it's easy to take lots and lots of photos. Snapping a photo is just the first step though. You need a way to tweak them, resize them, organize and edit them. For most amateur shutterbugs, Adobe Photoshop is overkill. This week, Doc looks at four, free photo-related programs that give you a full photo suite.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#59 / 2010-09-02 12:00:00 / 3:00 min.
Tucows added a great new feature in the form of
top 100 Mac OS X software downloads
. But even a carefully selected list of 100 top Mac downloads can be a lot to wade through. Doc combs through the Tucows top 100 Mac downloads list and selects his top ten favorites. This week, we look at Doc's Mac software picks six through ten. Check out last week's instalment of The Sweet Stuff: Software for one through five.
Tutorials
#791 / 2010-09-02 09:30:00 / 1:20 min.
If you've ever wondered, "
what is firmware?
" you're in luck. Here, we'll give you a quickdefinition of firmware
in easy to understand terms.
Miss Download
#96 / 2010-08-31 17:00:00 / 4:00 min.
Partitioning your hard drive may sound like an exercise in geekery, but it's actually very simple and there are some really practical reasons you might want to partition a drive. First and foremost, you can create multiple virtual hard drives to store and organize your files or even to hold multiple operating systems on the same computer. For example, you could run Windows 7 and Ubuntu side by side on the same physical machine. Best of all, it's a
free partiton creator and manager
.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#58 / 2010-08-26 12:00:00 / 3:30 min.
Tucows added a great new feature in the form of
top 100 Mac OS X software downloads
. But even a carefully selected list of 100 top Mac downloads can be a lot to wade through. Doc combs through the Tucows top 100 Mac downloads list and selects his top ten favorites. This week, we look at Doc's Mac software picks one to five. Tune in next week for six to 10.
Miss Download
#95 / 2010-08-24 17:00:00 / 2:24 min.
If you're looking for the simplest and most cost effective way to edit your home movies, look no further than VideoSpirit Pro. This simple video editor and converter will let you piece together all the vacation footage shot on your camcorder or digital camera and can even convert said video into a universally viewable file type. Your adoring public will be able to watch vids on their iPhone and BlackBerry devices, their set-top boxes, computers and just about any other device going. You can even create a YouTube friendly file for quick uploading and optimized viewing.
Tutorials
#783 / 2010-08-23 09:30:00 / 1:18 min.
The
control ribbon
that has all of the tools forOffice 2010
can be hidden if you'd like. Although it is handy to have, it does take up a bit of space so we'll show you how tohide the control ribbon in Office 2010
whenever you want.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#57 / 2010-08-19 12:00:00 / 4:22 min.
Whether you're timing a freelance project or counting down to your next coffee break, a desktop timer is a handy addition to any PC or laptop. You can use these
free timer apps
as an alarm clock, a clock radio or an egg timer come lunch time.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#56 / 2010-08-12 12:00:00 / 3:00 min.
The team here at butterscotch recently compiled the
Top 100 Freeware programs for Windows, Mac and Linux
. This list is ranked according to the download popularity of the apps in the list. This week, Doc kicks off part two of this two-part series on his ten favorite Windows programs in the list.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#55 / 2010-08-05 12:00:00 / 3:48 min.
The team here at butterscotch recently compiled the
Top 100 Freeware programs for Windows, Mac and Linux
. This list is ranked according to the download popularity of the apps in the list. This week, Doc kicks off part one of a two-part series on his ten favorite Windows programs in the list.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#54 / 2010-07-29 12:00:00 / 3:54 min.
If you've been looking at taking Linux for a spin, you're in good company. Many users are installing Ubuntu so that's what we've installed as well. If you're coming from Windows, there are a few applications you're going to want to get right away. This week, Doc takes a look at five must have applications for those moving to Linux.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#53 / 2010-07-22 12:00:00 / 4:02 min.
Digital cameras make it easy to take lots and lots of photos. Then you have the task of getting all those photos organized. This week, Doc takes a look at three of the top free photo organizing programs. They're all good, they're all free and they're all available for download from Tucows.com.
Tutorials
#752 / 2010-07-12 09:30:00 / 3:59 min.
Your computer can wind up with a lot of files and you may find yourself routinely doing the same procedures to
keep your computer organized
. Fortunately there is afree PC application
calledBelvedere
. Belvedere allows you tocreate your own cleaning tasks
so that, for example, you don't have to keep manually moving files off the desktop to a separate folder.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#51 / 2010-07-08 12:00:00 / 3:32 min.
When you travel, it's nice if you don't have to drag along your laptop. Portable apps ensure you're never without your settings, your search history, your bookmarks, your contacts or your preferred work flows, even when you're away from your home or office computer. You can plug your USB drive into any computer and get instant access to your preferred applications, and everything - including cookies, browser history etc.- is saved securely on your USB key. Slick.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#50 / 2010-07-01 12:00:00 / 4:13 min.
We all know how important it is to keep your computer backed up. One way to do that is to
create a disk image
of your machine. Thisbacks up your operating system, programs, and data
. This week, Doc takes a look at three of his all-time favorite disc imaging programs.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#49 / 2010-06-24 12:00:00 / 3:14 min.
Everyone has things they need to keep track of. Ideas, notes, appointments, and all kinds of personal information. Because we're all different each of us might prefer a different type of software for tracking these things. This week, Doc takes a look at three, free task managers that are all a bit different in how they approach handling your data.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#48 / 2010-06-17 12:00:00 / 4:43 min.
Most of us install programs to try them out. If we like them, we keep them, pay for them if we need to and go on our way. If we don't like a program, however, we need to uninstall to free up space and avoid Windows system clutter. Windows has a built-in
uninstaller
but there are some free ones that do a better job. Check 'em out.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#47 / 2010-06-10 12:00:00 / 4:45 min.
There are a number of ways to maintain your computer. One way is to find a good utility program for each thing you want to do — remove junk files, clean the Registry, defragment drives in Windows 7 and the like — or you can find a good program that does all the things you need in an easy-to-use suite. This week, Doc going to look at three cool programs that do just that.)
Miss Download
#84 / 2010-06-08 17:00:00 / 4:48 min.
Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow? Cheryl finds a new way to procrastinate while still feeling a sense of accomplishment. BrainsBreaker (don't let the name turn you off) is a digital take on the classic jigsaw puzzle. You can create your own custom puzzle from an image on your computer in the full version or use one of the pre-loaded puzzles in the trial version.
Breaking news tutorials
#71 / 2010-06-08 11:38:41 / 1:14 min.
Apple has officially released version 5.0 of its Safari Web browser for Mac and Windows PCs. This new version is faster and much more secure. It also offers many new features. Among them are support for HTML 5, a reader to remove ads, extensions and lots more.
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
#10 / 2010-06-04 09:00:00 / 1:26 min.
We hope that you've enjoyed this 10-part series on OpenOffice.org, Beginning Studies. We've tried to give you a rundown of Writer, Calc, Impress and the other programs included in this
free office suite
. Now that you're armed with all of those handy programs and you know the basics ofhow to use OpenOffice.org
you're ready tocreate professional documents
, spreadsheets, artwork and more. Not only do you now have some greatproductivity software
, it didn't even cost you a dime!
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#46 / 2010-06-03 12:00:00 / 3:46 min.
information from the last Web site you visited to the last program you opened. Over time it gets loaded with junk and that slows things down. It's important to clean up the Windows Registry. This week Doc looks at four, top programs clean your Windows 7 or previous version registry.
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
#9 / 2010-06-03 09:00:00 / 2:12 min.
OpenOffice.org
is not only an awesomefree software suite
, it's also got some of the best online communities around. One of the benefits to that is having a wide range of templates available for all of the different OpenOffice.org programs. You can go to the OpenOffice.org website to search for a template that meets your needs and grab it for future use free of charge. We'll show you where to go andhow to download templates
for OpenOffice.org in this episode.
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
#8 / 2010-06-02 09:00:00 / 1:16 min.
Another program included with
OpenOffice.org
is Math, which is great if you want tocreate math formulas
. The formulas that you create can be used in Writer, Calc and the other OpenOffice.org programs. We'll show you how to get started using Math in this episode.
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
#7 / 2010-06-01 09:00:00 / 2:00 min.
Databases can be used for so many things. You can maintain employee records, accounts and all kinds of other information. Not only is it good for businesses, you can also
create a database
at home to record recipes, grocery lists and more. As a full-featuredoffice suite
,OpenOffice.org
comes with a powerful database appropriately called Base. We'll showyou how to use base
in this tutorial!
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
#6 / 2010-05-31 09:00:00 / 2:16 min.
If you want to
create your own artwork
on your computer then you'll need adrawing program
. One such option isDraw
which is included withOpenOffice.org
. You can make your own art, make slides to use with Impress and more. We'll show you how to get started with draw in this episode.
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
#5 / 2010-05-28 09:00:00 / 2:50 min.
You might be familiar with
presentation programs
such as Microsoft PowerPoint. Well withOpenOffice.org
being the full-featuredoffice suite
that it is, it's got a presentation program of its own called Impress. As with all of the other programs included in this suite, Impress is free and comes loaded with all of the features that you'd find in a paid-for product. In this episode we'll show you how tocreate presentations using Impress
.
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
#4 / 2010-05-27 09:00:00 / 2:11 min.
Having a
spreadsheet program
can be extremely handy, which is why it is a staple part of any office suite.OpenOffice.org
is no exception, as it offers Calc for spreadsheet purposes. In this episode, we'll show youhow to use Calc to create spreadsheets
.
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
#3 / 2010-05-26 09:00:00 / 2:04 min.
An important part of any office suite is the word processor. Writer is the word processor in OpenOffice.org and it's full of features and is compatible with Microsoft Word documents. Here we'll walk you through some of the basics and what you need to know to get started
creating documents
using Writer in OpenOffice.org
.
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
#2 / 2010-05-25 09:00:00 / 2:32 min.
If you want to get started using OpenOffice.org the first thing you'll need to do is download and install it. Since OpenOffice.org is a completely
free software package
, it's only a couple of clicks away. In this episode we'll walk you through theinstallation process
so that you canget started using OpenOffice.org
.
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
#1 / 2010-05-24 09:00:00 / 1:18 min.
You may have heard of "office suites" before. These are packages of productivity programs and chances are you've used at least one even if you didn't know what an office suite was. Perhaps most popular is Microsoft's Office Suite. These software packages generally come with a
word processor
, apresentation program
, aspreadsheet program
and more. They're also usually quite expensive. Here we'll give you an overview of afree office suite
,OpenOffice.org
!
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#44 / 2010-05-20 12:00:00 / 3:38 min.
Firefox, by the Mozilla Foundation, has become a very popular Web browser. It's great all by itself, but with the help of add-ons it can become even more. Doc runs down his top-ten Firefox add-ons. This week, part two with extensions six to 10. Check out last week's episode for extensions one to five.
Miss Download
#81 / 2010-05-18 17:00:00 / 3:21 min.
If you're training for a marathon, like our own Miss Download, you'll probably want to track your running pace in addition to your run times and distance travelled. Pace Calculator 2 is free software that, with a little data from you, gives an accurate measurement of your running pace.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#43 / 2010-05-13 12:00:00 / 4:20 min.
Firefox, by the Mozilla Foundation, has become a very popular Web browser. It's great all by itself, but with the help of add-ons, it can become even more. Doc runs down his top-ten Firefox add-ons. This week, part one with extensions one to five. Check back next week for six to 10.
Miss Download
#80 / 2010-05-11 17:00:00 / 3:38 min.
If you've ever tried to offer remote support to a friend, family member or colleague, you know how frustrating it can be. Dutifully, the support recipient tries to explain the problem. Dutifully, you try to explain the solution. Invariably though, wires get crossed. Enter TeamViewer 5. With this remote support software, you can securely log on to a remote computer and take control to fix the problem or demonstrate the solution.
How to use Skype
#10 / 2010-05-07 09:00:00 / 1:50 min.
There are many more options to Skype beyond the basics that we have already covered. We'll go over some of the more
advanced settings in Skype
here and show you how to do things likechange notifications, allow call forwarding and voicemail, and set up hot-keys
. You'll be a Skype pro in no time!
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#42 / 2010-05-06 12:00:00 / 3:16 min.
In Windows Vista, Microsoft introduced the "sidebar." It's a handy place to put things that make your life a little easier. With the release of Windows 7, there are even more "gadgets" to put in your Windows Sidebar. Doc has picked 10 of his favorite gadgets. We looked at five last week and today, we cover off the remaining five.
How to use Skype
#9 / 2010-05-06 09:00:00 / 1:38 min.
Just in case you don't want to get bombarded with calls or messages, Skype gives you the option to
change your privacy settings
. These allow you to toggle whether people need to be contacts in order to call you or to send messages or video. We'll show you how to do all that and more in this tutorial!
How to use Skype
#8 / 2010-05-05 09:00:00 / 1:16 min.
Just like many other phones,
Skype allows you to change the ring tones for individual contacts
, so that each has a unique tone. You can also change any of the sound effects that Skype uses. We'll show youhow to modify all of those audio settings
in this episode!
Miss Download
#79 / 2010-05-04 17:00:00 / 4:00 min.
Cheryl Poirier, AKA Miss Download, takes a look at QBrew;
free software for home beer brewing
. If you're an old hand at making your own beer at home, you'll feel right at home here. You can manage your ownfull-grain brewing recipes
, get specific gravity measures, an International Bitterness Unit maximum and minimum based on how much hops you use and create your own brewing notes. It's also perfect for anyone looking to move beyond beer brewing from kits.
How to use Skype
#7 / 2010-05-04 09:00:00 / 1:28 min.
If you tend to make a lot of calls, you probably appreciate phones with built-in call logs. You'll also be grateful that
Skype has a call log
that lets you see who you called, who called you, and also toview past text conversations
. We'll show you how to view the log as well ashow to make group contacts
so that you can call multiple contacts simultaneously!
How to use Skype
#6 / 2010-05-03 09:00:00 / 1:48 min.
If you want to
find a person or business that uses Skype
, an easy way is by using the built-in directory. This directory contains the details of all people and businesses that use Skype. For businesses, you can evenread reviews or leave your own comments
. We'll show you how in this episode!
How to use Skype
#5 / 2010-04-30 09:00:00 / 2:46 min.
While Skype is free to users who just want to communicate with fellow Skype users, it can also be used to contact regular phones as well. But to
use Skype to call someone who doesn't have Skype
, you'll need Skype credits. We'll show youhow to buy and use Skype credits
as well as how to set up a number people can call you on from standard phones!
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#41 / 2010-04-29 12:00:00 / 3:16 min.
In
Windows Vista, Microsoft
introduced the "sidebar". It's a handy place to put things that make your life a little easier. With the release of Windows 7, there are even more "gadgets" to put in yourWindows Sidebar
. I've picked 10 of my favorite gadgets. We'll look at five this week and the remaining five next week. So, let's get to it!
How to use Skype
#4 / 2010-04-29 09:00:00 / 2:14 min.
Skype has many more features other than just being used to
make calls online for free
. You can alsouse Skype to make a video call, send instant messages or files
, or even share screens. We'll walk you through it in this tutorial.
How to use Skype
#3 / 2010-04-28 09:00:00 / 1:54 min.
There are many things that you can do to your
Skype account
to make it stand out.Personalizing your profile
might even make it easier for potential contacts to identify you. Here we'll go through some of the things that you can do tomake your profile unique
.
Miss Download
#78 / 2010-04-27 17:00:00 / 2:49 min.
If you like to use (or even misuse) words then you'll love WordWeb. It's a small but helpful program that can give you the
definitions of words or act as a spell-checker
. It also connects to Wikipedia, Wiktionary and WordWeb Online for more information on highlighted words. Here Miss Download shows youhow to use WordWeb
and how it can help everyone with proper pronunciation.
How to use Skype
#2 / 2010-04-27 09:00:00 / 1:28 min.
Now that you've got Skype installed, you'll want to add contacts so that you can start
making and receiving calls
. It's easy to do, and we'll show you how to get yourSkype contact list
growing right here.
How to use Skype
#1 / 2010-04-26 09:00:00 / 1:07 min.
If you want a quick and easy way to contact people outside your city, state or country, you can't get much better than Skype. Here, we'll show you where to get it and
how to install
it!
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#40 / 2010-04-22 12:00:00 / 4:33 min.
Today is
Earth Day
, a day when we celebrate this place we all call home. Computers have a positive impact on our lives, but they also have a negative impact on the Earth. By simply doing a few little things, we call all help reduce the impact of computers on our environment. So, this week I'm looking at some sweet software to help each of us do our part!
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#39 / 2010-04-15 12:00:00 / 4:04 min.
The Windows clipboard can be a handy tool. You can copy text from one place and paste it in another. The only problem with it is that it can only hold one thing at a time. That can be pretty limiting if you're copying and pasting a lot of stuff. So, this week Doc looks at three free clipboard expanders to
expand the capacity of your Windows clipboard
!
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus
#1 / 2010-04-14 08:00:00 / 2:41 min.
Anyone with a working Internet connection is well aware of the dangers lurking out in cyberspace. There are
viruses, spyware and all sorts of malicious software
that are constantly trying to attack your computer. Here we'll tell you how to protect your PC for free using Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus!
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus
#2 / 2010-04-14 08:00:00 / 3:12 min.
Protecting your computer from spyware, viruses
and other malicious programs is not only important, it's easy! In this episode of the series we show youhow to install Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus
so you can surf the Internet safely andkeep your computer secure
.
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus
#3 / 2010-04-14 08:00:00 / 3:36 min.
Now that you have Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus installed, we're going to look at some of the options that are available to you in the program. The IntelliGuard features are the main protection systems offered by Spyware Doctor. We'll go through some of the basics and show you how to register and unlock the program's full potential!
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus
#4 / 2010-04-14 08:00:00 / 3:13 min.
Scanning your computer for threats
is one of the mainfeatures of Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus
. Now that you have the program installed and ready to roll, we'll walk you through your first scan and show you what to expect along the way.
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus
#5 / 2010-04-14 08:00:00 / 3:02 min.
Running a scan is only the first step to spyware security. The next step is to
safely remove any spyware or malware
that the scan might have found. We'll show youhow to remove that malware using Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus
and show you how to make sure the selected files are really threats to your system.
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus
#6 / 2010-04-14 08:00:00 / 1:50 min.
If you liked using
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus
, you may enjoy the security and convenience of other PC Tools products. Here we'llintroduce you to Registry Mechanic
, a program that can clean and remove any problems with your PC's registry. If you don't knowwhat a registry is
, we'll tell you what that is too!
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#38 / 2010-04-08 12:00:00 / 3:42 min.
You'd be forgiven for not knowing about
extensions in available for Google Chrome
. However, if you gave the browser a miss for being too bare bones, time to look again. Chrome supports a range ofChrome themes
Perhaps more important, it has support forChrome extensions
that give the browser more functionality. Doc pickstop 10 extensions for Chrome
and finishes off histop 10 Google Chrome extensions list
with parts six to 10.
Miss Download
#75 / 2010-04-06 17:00:00 / 4:58 min.
April 15th approaches and with it, the long queues at the post office, the frantic rush to find all those receipts, pay stubs, canceled checks, etc. Cheryl Poirier discovers TaxAct
tax preparation software
to help ease the pain. You can complete and thene-file taxes online
to avoid the aforementioned queues anddo your taxes without (too much) stress
.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#37 / 2010-04-01 12:00:00 / 3:26 min.
You'd be forgiven for not knowing about the
extensions available for Google Chrome
. However, if you gave the browser a miss for being too bare bones, time to look again. Chrome supports a range ofChrome themes.
Perhaps more important, it has support forChrome extensions
that give the browser more functionality. Doc pickstop 10 extensions for Chrome
and shares them over the next two weeks.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#36 / 2010-03-25 12:00:00 / 4:09 min.
When you install Windows it comes with the basics to get online, chat online, send and receive email and more. However, you'll soon find that specialized applications do the job better. For everyone who loves
free software
Michael "Doc" Callahan chats up histop 10 must have free Windows applications
. He going to cover a range of tools for browsing, instant messaging and much more. Part one covers the final five of histop 10 free Windows apps
.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#35 / 2010-03-18 12:00:00 / 4:08 min.
When you install Windows, it comes with the basics to get online, chat online, send and receive email and more. However, you'll soon find that specialized applications do the job better. For everyone who loves free software, Michael "Doc" Callahan chats up his top 10 must have free Windows applications. He's going to cover a range of tools for browsing, instant messaging and much more. Part one covers the first five of his
top 10 free Windows apps
.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#34 / 2010-03-11 12:00:00 / 3:30 min.
Over the last few weeks we've covered a lot of things pertaining to taxes and tax preparation.
Tax software
that you can download is quickly becoming harder and harder to find. This week, Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan rounds out our tax prep coverage with a look at TaxAct!
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#33 / 2010-03-04 12:00:00 / 4:11 min.
Mac users are at something of a disadvantage as the wealth of free software available on the PC is unmatched. There are some
great free Mac applications
available though and Doc runs down his top five list of the must-haves.
Miss Download
#70 / 2010-03-02 15:00:00 / 2:28 min.
Concerned that she's feeling the early signs of a repetitive strain injury (RSI), Miss Download goes looking for a solution. She finds e-Speaking 2,
free voice control and transcription software
that transcribes her words and even lets her take control of the computer with her voice.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#32 / 2010-02-25 12:00:00 / 4:38 min.
There are some programs that you want to have start each time Windows starts. They may be utilities that you use all the time and you want to have them already loaded up and ready to go. At the same time, however, some programs will sneak their way into your Startup folder. These applications can rob you of precious memory and slow things down. These
startup managers
will help you to see what's running when Windows starts and let you take control back.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#30 / 2010-02-11 12:00:00 / 2:18 min.
February 14th is Valentine's Day and perhaps you'd like to celebrate a little bit. Surprise your sweetie with a
surreptitious screen saver install.
Today we're going to show you threefree screen savers
just for Valentine's. They run the gamut from garish to... well, slightly less garish.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#29 / 2010-02-04 12:00:00 / 4:20 min.
Sure, you could drop several hundred bucks on Adobe's flagship, Photoshop. If your
photo editing
needs are a little lighter though, consider one of theseawesome free Windows image converters and editors
.Convert an image from one format to another with free software
, add some photo effects andcrop and resize photos with free software
.
Tutorials
#553 / 2010-01-29 09:31:00 / 1:48 min.
As you cruise around the Internet you can't help but see the term "
shareware
." Sounds lovely, but what is it? Shareware isn't a type of software, but simply a marketing concept for selling software. With shareware, you get to try it before you buy it. The term "shareware" has fallen out of favor somewhat, but it's a strategy that's still in wide use today, whatever you call it.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#28 / 2010-01-28 12:00:00 / 4:32 min.
Doc takes a look at some
free PDF editors
andfree PDF printers
that are a viablealternative to Adobe Acrobat Reader
. Everywhere you look you'll find PDF files and there's a good reason. PDF files are secure, they can span multiple platforms, and they maintain all original formatting. This week, we're going to look at some cool, free programs for working with PDF files.
FTP transfers with CuteFTP Home
#1 / 2010-01-25 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.
If you want to get your own website online, you'll need a solid
FTP client
to transfer files between your computer and your web host. CuteFTP Home has all the features most people need for transferring files to and from their Web sites... along with some awesome extras that we'll cover later in thisvideo tutorial series
.
Web Watch
#26 / 2009-12-29 12:00:00 / 4:36 min.
It's that time of year again: Time to take stock of the year that has passed and look forward to the next. As we make our New Years resolutions, Stacy Reed suggests adding computer maintenance using these easy online tools to your list.
Learn how to use your Amazon Kindle 2
#2 / 2009-12-29 09:00:00 / 3:54 min.
If our time looking at gadgets and gear have taught us anything, it's that hardware is only as good as the software that runs it. We continue our
Kindle 2 video tutorial series
by taking a look at the software that powers theeBook reader from Amazon
.
Mr. Mobile
#36 / 2009-09-16 17:00:00 / 10:07 min.
Several years in the making, the latest from Palm, the
Palm Pre
, is a make or break device for the company. Jay Goldman looked at the Palm Pre hardware in last week's episode. Now, Mr. Mobile turns his attention to the software that makes the device run.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#13 / 2009-09-10 12:00:00 / 3:48 min.
Windows comes with a
file manager
in the form ofWindows Explorer
. This week in the Sweet Stuff Software, Doc Callahan will be looking atfour free alternative file managers that best Windows Explorer
in features, power and ease of use.
Breaking news tutorials
#46 / 2009-09-09 10:35:00 / 1:06 min.
The Beatles: Rock Band
, the highly anticipated video game, has been released. It's available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii. The has representations of John, Paul, George, and Ringo playing 45 totally remastered songs. The game features replicas of instruments used byThe Beatles and the 45 songs
included span their career.The Beatles: Rock Band
is the talk of the Internet.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#12 / 2009-09-03 12:00:00 / 3:06 min.
You have appointments to keep, places to be, kids to pick up and so much more. A calendar is crucial to keeping track of all these things. So, in this weeks
The Sweet Stuff: Software
Doc Callahan takes a look atfour, free calendar programs for Windows
users.
Breaking news tutorials
#45 / 2009-08-28 10:05:00 / 1:10 min.
Apple has officially released the much anticipated
faster in ways both big and small and includes 64-bit support for multi-core processors among its improvements.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
. The upgrade is available from the Apple Store for US$29.Snow Leopard
, OS X version 10.6, is better andfaster in ways both big and small and includes 64-bit support for multi-core processors among its improvements.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#10 / 2009-08-06 12:00:00 / 4:10 min.
This week on
The Sweet Stuff: Software
, Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan takes a look at a few of the options you have available forrunning Windows or Linux on your Mac
. If you'd prefer not to installWindows on your Mac
withBoot Camp
, this segment of The Sweet Stuff is for you. Doc takes a look at VirtualBox, VMware Fusion, and Parallels Desktop for Mac.
Web Watch
#8 / 2009-07-10 12:00:00 / 3:10 min.
The
cloud computing
concept puts all of your data, your applications, in short everything you'd typically have on your home or office computer, on remote storage. Web applications are a huge part of the cloud computing concept: anywhere you can get an Internet connection, you can have access to your apps. Adobe Air lets you interact with your web apps outside of your web browser. Stacy Reed runs down her top picks for thefive best Adobe Air applications
.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#5 / 2009-07-02 12:00:00 / 3:56 min.
In this week's
The Sweet Stuff: Software
, Doc Callahan wages his ownbrowser war
and takes a look atfive free Web browsers
. Sometimes the lowlyWeb browser
is taken for granted, but for most of us, the the browser is the program we interact with most on our computers.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#3 / 2009-06-18 12:00:00 / 3:44 min.
When you venture out into the Internet it's important that you keep yourself safe. In addition to firewall to block threats that might target you. This we'll look at
anti-virus and anti-spyware software
, you want a goodfirewall to block threats that might target you. This we'll look at five free firewall programs
that can help keep your PC protected.
Miss Download
#33 / 2009-06-09 17:00:00 / 2:16 min.
Cheryl Poirier AKA Miss Download takes a look at Webroot Spy Sweeper, an anti-spywyare, anti-malware program for your Windows PC. With this program, you can keep your PC running clean and spyware free. Cheryl likes it so much, it's the spyware solution she uses on her home PC.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#1 / 2009-06-04 12:00:00 / 4:05 min.
In this episode Michael "Doc" Callahan covers five fantastic and free HTML editors. The available features may vary, but all of them are excellent products. They include HTML Expert. Alleycode HTML Editor, DiDaPro HTML Editor, PageBreeze Free HTML Editor, and NoteTab Light.
Getting Started with Yuuguu
#6 / 2009-05-29 09:00:00 / 8:38 min.
A five-part look at the best thing to happen to
free screen sharing
andremote control PC software
since, well, ever. Michael "Doc" Callahan leads us through the finer points of Yuuguu including how to share your screen with one person or many, how to take control of a remote PC and how to conduct a virtual meeting with friends, family or business associates.
Miss Download
#31 / 2009-05-26 17:00:00 / 3:37 min.
Cheryl Poirier, AKA Miss Download, finds a great 3D virtual desktop that mimics the look and feel of a real-world desk. You can post sticky notes, hang pictures on the wall, use Twitter, send emails, upload photos to Facebook and more. Just like a real desk, you can stack or fan-out documents and arrange things in pile right from this virtual cubicle.
Getting Started with Yuuguu
#1 / 2009-05-25 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.
Sometimes explanations fall flat and you really need to show, as opposed to tell, what's going on on your PC screen. Sometimes you just need to be able to see a remote PC's screen so you can give another person some pointers. Sometimes it's handy if you can take control and show them what to do. For times like these, there's Yuuguu, an excellent free screen sharing and remote control application.
Earth Week: Green computing solutions
#1 / 2009-04-20 09:00:00 / 2:33 min.
Computers use a lot of power. You can make your own computer as energy efficient as possible using these simple software tools. Windows XP and Vista (as well as Mac OSX and open source alternatives not covered here) include power management software. The programs we look at here go much further and allow you to fine-tune your computer's power management strategy. You'll save money on your energy bills and, more importantly, you'll be working toward minimizing your computer's impact on Mother Earth.
Breaking news tutorials
#14 / 2009-03-18 10:15:00 / 1:07 min.
Google recently released its new beta version of its Chrome browser. This version, while still a work in progress, offers some new features and improvements over the current Chrome release. How about autofill for forms, auto scrolling and full page zoom? Another new feature allows you to compare different Web pages side-by-side, right within the Chrome window. This new 0beta is also faster than previous versions and once it reaches final release, promises to be more stable too.
Tutorials
#128 / 2009-03-10 09:31:00 / 1:43 min.
It happens. You download a piece of software to try it out and it turns out, you don't really use it. Whether you use the software or not, it still takes up space on your computer and can slow things down. Remove software you're not using. It's easy! We'll show you how.
Tucows TV
#1 / 2009-03-06 16:59:00 / 0:30 min.
You've heard of movie trailers: they distill the most exciting parts of a movie down to a quick 30-second clip. Well check out our first ever Software Trailer where we look at Macro Scheduler Automation Tool.
Miss Download
#19 / 2009-03-03 17:00:00 / 4:00 min.
What do you do when you want to know what the weather is like but you don't want to venture outside to find out? You look it up on your PC, of course! WeatherEye PC is a great desktop weather watcher that Miss Download came across in her online travels and just had to share.
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#54 / 2009-01-15 09:30:00 / 5:12 min.
You've heard of Skype, software for the PC, Mac and other platforms that allows you to make free PC to PC calls and cheap PC to cell phone. New on the CES 2009 show floor was a brand new Skype with full-screen video calls and other improvements. Also, Skype announced a new version for Google's Android mobile phone environment.
Lab Rats
#152 / 2008-12-22 17:00:00 / 22:19 min.
So, there's a new computer in your life, whether it's a desktop or a notebook. Let the Lab Rats be the first to say congratulations on your new addition. And, in classic Lab Rats form, offer some practical advice.
In episode 152, Andy and Sean take a look at what you should do after you've unboxed your new PC, have connected everything and are ready to boot it for the first time (how exciting!). The guys give some useful tips on how to stay safe and secure, along with a chronological listing of everything you need to do to make your PC your own.
In episode 152, Andy and Sean take a look at what you should do after you've unboxed your new PC, have connected everything and are ready to boot it for the first time (how exciting!). The guys give some useful tips on how to stay safe and secure, along with a chronological listing of everything you need to do to make your PC your own.
Tutorials
#85 / 2008-12-19 09:00:00 / 1:24 min.
If you hate hunting through your growing list of software shortcuts in your programs menu, there is an easy way to arrange them in alphabetical order to save you time and hassle.
Firefox 101
#1 / 2008-12-08 09:00:00 / 1:54 min.
Firefox rose from the ashes of the browser wars of old and has since amassed quite a following. As it stands, Firefox has over 15 percent of the browser share, according to the Wikipedia article. It even set a Guinness World Record for the most downloads in a 24hr period with over 8 million.
It's time to find out what the fuss is about...
It's time to find out what the fuss is about...
Lab Rats
#95 / 2007-10-22 17:00:00 / 15:21 min.
Andy and Sean show how Trojan horses work using watermelons in a food demo.
Lab Rats
#79 / 2007-07-02 17:00:00 / 26:09 min.
Andy and Sean show how to manually remove a program from Windows.
Lab Rats
#77 / 2007-06-18 17:00:00 / 17:28 min.
Andy and Sean retrofit a Windows XP machine to look and work like Vista.
Lab Rats
#61 / 2007-02-19 17:00:00 / 19:44 min.
Andy and Sean show you how to tighten security on Windows XP and Vista PCs.
Lab Rats
#29 / 2006-06-12 17:00:00 / 16:29 min.
Andy and Sean take a look at the beta 2 version of Microsoft's new operating system.
Lab Rats
#22 / 2006-04-17 17:00:00 / 15:30 min.
Andy and Sean talk about the importance of drivers, what they are, and how updates can keep your computer running smoothly.
Developer Junior
Hosts: Joey deVilla and Junior
If you're a
This show is funded by and co-produced with Microsoft.
If you're a
kid born to be a game developer
or a tech guru, Developer Junior is for you. This video series stars Joey deVilla and Junior, a fast-talking skater kid, who use Microsoft tools toteach kids to program
.Learn to build your own web site
,edit video
,develop your own videogames
,program your own software
and more.This show is funded by and co-produced with Microsoft.
Getting down with GarageBand
In this series we'll be showing you
how to use GarageBand
. GarageBand is a great piece ofsoftware to create music
with and it gives you a lot ofbeats, instruments and sound effects
to work with. We'll show you how to startcomposing with GarageBand
and evenhow to connect instruments
andcreate an enhanced podcast
.
Miss Download
Host: Cheryl Poirier
Cheryl Poirier gives the scoop on the best software you didn't even know you needed. Miss Download is always on the lookout for fresh, powerful, fun and useful software that's worth the download. Speed up your computer, watch TV on your PC, get tips for ergonomic computer use and much more.
Cheryl Poirier gives the scoop on the best software you didn't even know you needed. Miss Download is always on the lookout for fresh, powerful, fun and useful software that's worth the download. Speed up your computer, watch TV on your PC, get tips for ergonomic computer use and much more.
OpenOffice.org 101 - Beginning Studies
One really important set of software that most people can't do without is called an office suite. You've probably used these before, they usually consist of a
word processor program
, aspreadsheet program
, apresentation program
and more. They often come in a bundle and most people are familiar with Microsoft's Office Suite. What many people don't know, however, is that there are many great alternatives like OpenOffice.org. What setsOpenOffice.org
apart from the rest is that it is a completelyfree office suite
!
How to use Skype
If you've got friends or family living outside of the country, you know that long distance bills can quickly pile up with the calls. Fortunately there are many ways to
communicate online for free
, such as Skype.Skype allows you to make phone calls for free over your computer
. Skype is also a free download and in this series we'll tell you where to get it and how to use it.
Tucows TV
Your one-stop shop for everything relating to software on butterscotch and Tucows. Tips and tricks to working with your favorite programs, Video Cow Reviews, slick software trailers that highlight the latest and greatest and software recommendations that help you do more with the technology you already own.
Dealing with Spyware
Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan runs through
the do's and don't of spyware
. In short, doavoid spyware
anddon't get infected with spyware
. Obviously there's a lot more to it than that... Doc gives us somebest practices for avoiding spyware, malware and other junkware
, explainshow to get rid of spyware
and where on the Internet to avoid to not get yourcomputer infected with spyware
in the first place.
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus
The Internet is full of all sorts of foreign wonders and useful information. Unfortunately, it is also full of many threats to your computer such as spyware, viruses and other malware. Fortunately, you can
protect your computer from all that malware by using Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus
byPC Tools
. It's easy to install and we'll walk you through all of the steps involved, includingsetting up the IntelliGuard protection
andrunning scans on your computer
!
TaxACT tax preparation software
TaxACT makes it easy (well, as easy as possible) to file your taxes. As the April 15 deadline draws ever closer, it's time to buckle down, put on your trusty green visor (optional), gather your W-2s and 1099s and get down to business. TaxACT makes it easy to
eFile your taxes
and will guide you throughsoftware tax preparation
easily and quickly.
Working with TextExpander
Download TextExpander lets you unlock the power of Snippets to
cut out repetitive typing
on your Mac. WithTextExpander
you canset up multiple email signatures, create text macros
and even input entire paragraphs of text with a few simple keystrokes.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan takes a look at shining lights in the world of software. From the top five HTML editors to the five best image editors, the best anti-spyware, anti-virus and anti-malware programs, Doc has the prescription for what ails your PC or Mac.
Getting Started with Yuuguu
A five-part look at the best thing to happen to free screen sharing and remote control PC software since, well, ever. Michael "Doc" Callahan leads us through the finer points of Yuuguu including how to share your screen with one person or many, how to take control of a remote PC and how to conduct a virtual meeting with friends, family or business associates.
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